Health determinants in a population receiving free dental care

Description

The aim of this project is to conduct a clinical interventional study on a population receiving dental care at the Faculty of Dentistry in Quebec City. The main objective of the study is to determine the impact of receiving dental care at no cost on the individual, the family, the healthcare system and society in general. The project will involve setting up questionnaires, recruiting patients, collecting socio-demographic and clinical data, and building a database for statistical analysis.

Research Field

- Health determinants
- Dental health
- Community health
- Epidemiology
- Access to care
- Social inequalities
- Data bases

Research Supervisor

Aimée Dawson

Research Environment

Faculty of dentistry, research center the GREB

GREB et FMD contribuent à la préservation de la santé buccodentaire et à la prévention des conséquences des maladies buccales sur la santé générale . Cette mission est indissociable de la formation de la relève scientifique dans le domaine de la recherche biomédicale (microbiologie, immunologie, virologie, biologie des phages, biologie moléculaire, génie tissulaire et biomatériaux), de la recherche dentaire (infections parodontales et endodontiques, candidoses) et de l'amélioration de la qualité des soins buccodentaires.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Master's Degree in Biology with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

to be negotiated on the basis of experience and availability

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Evaluated activity	$650
Achievement scholarship	$1,000
Total	$1,650

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Administrative Science - Operations and Decision-Making Systems

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

to be negotiated on the basis of experience and availability

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Admissions scholarship	$3,000
Thesis submission in 24 months or less	$4,000
Total	$7,000

Other possible support funds from FSA ULaval

Publication of a scientific article related to the research topic over the course of the program : $4,500 (3 x $1,500)

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Administrative Science - Organizational Information Systems

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

to be negotiated on the basis of experience and availability

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Admissions scholarship	$3,000
Thesis submission in 24 months or less	$4,000
Total	$7,000

Other possible support funds from FSA ULaval

Publication of a scientific article related to the research topic over the course of the program : $4,500 (3 x $1,500)

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Biochemistry with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

to be negotiated on the basis of experience and availability

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Evaluated activity	$650
Achievement scholarship	$1,000
Total	$1,650

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Biostatistics with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

to be negotiated on the basis of experience and availability

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
First submission of thesis by the end of the 5th semester of full-time registration	$2,000
Language training	$250
Total	$2,250

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Master's Degree in Dental Science with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$15000 per year for 2 years.

to be negotiated on the basis of experience and availability

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Milestone achieved in master's program	$500
Presentation of master's project	$250
Total	$750

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Supply chain, operations and logistics
- Dental Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
- IT Management, Information Systems and Business Analysis
- Statistic
- Epidemiology
- Microbiology

Requirements and Conditions

Adequate training (biomedical sci. or equivalent, interest in databases; contacts with people)
- Good academic results
- High degree of motivation
- Autonomous, proactive, meticulous and respects deadlines
- Team player
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with a varied clientele
- Understanding of advanced English would be an asset

Required Documentation

- Text about research interests
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Find Out More

Aimée Dawson
Professeure
Faculté de médecine dentaire
Aimee.dawson@fmd.ulaval.ca